Pet Cemeteries

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This is Article 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Pet Cemeteries.” It is part of Chapter 3 “Cemeteries”, which is part of Title 57 “Religious and Charitable Matters; Cemeteries”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 57-39.20	Definitions
§ 57-39.21	Duty to file declaration of land use restriction
§ 57-39.22	Certain representations unlawful; perpetual care trust fund required
§ 57-39.23	Change of address required from owner of burial right
§ 57-39.24	Removal of restriction on land
§ 57-39.25	Violation a misdemeanor